HP4 1AY is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.7km from Berkhamsted in Berkhamsted. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Berkhamsted East ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.
Day-to-day life in HP4 1AY has the character of a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HP4 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00118715 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, HP4 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, HP4 1AY.
356
41
£ 68,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP4 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 41, HP4 1AY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP4 1AY. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP4 1AY has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Ashlyns School
Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Greenway Primary and Nursery School
Bridgewater Primary School
Westfield Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Shell Budgens Berkhamsted0.5 km
- Bobbys Convenience Store0.5 km
- Platform Wines0.4 km
- Travis Perkins0.5 km
- Hall Park Euro Garages (Spar)1.0 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Berkhamsted Football Club0.4 km
- Kings Arms Hotel0.2 km
- Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop0.4 km
- The Boat0.6 km
- The Goat0.4 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Berkhamsted Fish Bar0.4 km
- The Way Inn - Open Door0.6 km
- Verandah0.5 km
- Costa0.1 km
- Curry Garden0.7 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- AKASH Takeaway0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Punjab Brasserie @ Quick Bite0.6 km
- StA Pizza0.7 km
- Crystal Mangal0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- Tesco0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Berkhamsted0.4 km
- Hemel Hempstead5.6 km
- Tring5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Library0.0 km
- Kings Road0.1 km
- Library0.1 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HP41AY · Data under Open Government Licence